Bell Media Random Order Co-Dev; Sky Orders The Office Movers

By Azon Vault On May 1, 2026

Bell Media and Random Order Studios: What’s the Co-Development Deal?

Canadian media giant Bell Media has officially entered a co-development agreement with Random Order Studios, the production company founded by sibling duo Jae and Trey Richards. The multi-project deal will see both parties collaborate on original scripted content for Bell’s vast distribution network, including linear channels CTV and CTV2, as well as its premium streaming platform Crave.

Random Order Studios, led by Jae and Trey Richards, has built a reputation for developing character-driven, culturally resonant scripted projects. The Richards bring decades of combined experience in television production, having worked on both Canadian and international hit series prior to launching their studio.

Key Details of the Bell-Random Order Partnership

Both companies will share creative control, development costs, and intellectual property rights for co-developed projects.
The first slate of projects includes two half-hour comedies and one feature-length drama, all centered on Canadian stories and talent.
Pre-production for the first project is set to begin in late 2024, with a targeted premiere window of early 2025.
Content from the partnership will be available exclusively on Bell Media platforms in Canada, with international distribution rights managed jointly.

Sky Greenlights ‘The Office Movers’ Comedy Series

Across the Atlantic, British broadcaster Sky has locked in a series order for The Office Movers, a new half-hour workplace comedy. The series follows the chaotic daily operations of a London-based commercial moving crew, blending workplace mishaps with character-driven humor.

The order comes as Sky doubles down on original British scripted content to compete with global streaming platforms, following the success of recent homegrown comedies like Breeders and Code 404.

What We Know About The Office Movers

The initial order includes 6 half-hour episodes, with an option for a second season already written into the deal.
Production is set to begin in London in Q3 2024, with a premiere slated for Sky Comedy and Sky’s streaming service NOW in early 2025.
The series is produced in-house by Sky Studios, with writing led by British comedy veterans behind hits like The IT Crowd and Black Books.
Early casting calls indicate the series will feature a mix of established British comedians and rising talent.

Why These Deals Matter for the Streaming Wars

Both deals highlight a broader trend of legacy broadcasters prioritizing original, locally relevant content to retain subscribers amid fierce competition from Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video. For Bell Media, the partnership with Random Order Studios helps meet Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) requirements for Canadian content, while giving audiences fresh, homegrown stories.

For Sky, The Office Movers taps into the enduring popularity of workplace comedies, a genre that has consistently driven high engagement for the broadcaster. Investing in local production also allows Sky to avoid bidding wars for expensive US imports, keeping content costs manageable.

What’s Next for Fans?

Fans of Canadian and British television can expect regular updates on both projects in the coming months:

Bell Media will share casting and trailer updates for the Random Order Studios co-development slate via its official social media channels and Crave press releases.
Sky will debut a first-look trailer for The Office Movers in late 2024, with episode synopses and casting announcements rolling out over the summer.
Both projects are expected to be key drivers of new subscriber sign-ups for their respective streaming platforms ahead of their 2025 premieres.

The back-to-back deal announcements underscore the rapid pace of change in the global media industry, as broadcasters double down on partnerships and original content to stay competitive. We’ll be tracking both projects closely and sharing updates as they become available.